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Investors make tracks for town 'with it all'

Investors make tracks for town 'with it all'

14 April 2016

Ashford is proving its appeal extends to more than its high speed rail links, with a range of developments underway.

Inside £3.5 million new pub

Inside £3.5 million new pub

14 April 2016

After 22-weeks of construction, Marston’s Five Bridges is almost ready for business.

Domino's apologises amid claims branch ran out of pizza

Domino's apologises amid claims branch ran out of pizza

13 April 2016

Domino's has apologised to pizza lovers after a new store closed the day after opening amid claims it ran out of pizza.

Casino plan could be winner on seafront

Casino plan could be winner on seafront

13 April 2016

An ambitious plan to turn a seafront venue into a casino has been unveiled by a town's regeneration bosses.

 ‘Last orders’ for independent pub damaged in blaze

‘Last orders’ for independent pub damaged in blaze

13 April 2016

Popular live music venue faces closure amid housing development rumours.

'Secret' development plans made public

'Secret' development plans made public

13 April 2016

A report detailing proposals for controversial development that were due to be secret have been made public revealing who a mystery third party is.

Sign of the times...

Sign of the times...

13 April 2016

A man out shopping was shocked to see a pub sign... featuring a picture of his own grandfather!

Pub's new management after 30 years

Pub's new management after 30 years

12 April 2016

A new husband and wife team have taken over a country pub after its previous licensees retired after three decades behind the bar.

New marina could transform region, say councillors

New marina could transform region, say councillors

11 April 2016

Councillors are optimistic that plans for a waterfront development will help regenerate its surrounding area and bring in big business rates.

Park and ride plans for town

Park and ride plans for town

11 April 2016

A park and ride could open on the outskirts of Herne Bay after regeneration chiefs entered talks about the proposal.

Pub loses licence over one word

Pub loses licence over one word

10 April 2016

A landlord stripped of his licence due a single word says it has cost him almost £30,000 in lost sales - but now he's back in business.

Trampoline park plans take leap forward

Trampoline park plans take leap forward

07 April 2016

Plans for an indoor trampoline park in Gillingham were approved by councillors last night.

Popular jazz festival's future rescued by new hotel

Popular jazz festival's future rescued by new hotel

06 April 2016

The future of a popular jazz event, which was left with a funding shortfall, has been saved by a new hotel due to open this summer.

Jolly good start to Paramour Pie Club

Jolly good start to Paramour Pie Club

05 April 2016

A food venture serving award-winning and locally sourced pies got off to an impressive start when it opened its new premises.

Winemaker raises £1.7m for brewery

Winemaker raises £1.7m for brewery

04 April 2016

One of Kent's best known vineyards is poised to build a beer factory after attracting investors with new shares and a crowdfunding campaign.

Pub reopens after £200k refit

Pub reopens after £200k refit

04 April 2016

A seaside pub and restaurant, which is the closest to France in Britain, has welcomed back customers after a refurb.

Paramount delayed again

Paramount delayed again

01 April 2016

The developer of a Paramount resort in Kent has raised doubts over its scheduled opening in 2021 after delaying its planning application.

Villagers to form special company to help get pub back

Villagers to form special company to help get pub back

30 March 2016

Residents believe forming a community interest company will give them the best chance to return their local pub to its former glory.

Want to run a nightclub? This could be your chance

Want to run a nightclub? This could be your chance

28 March 2016

The lease of the former site of a popular nightclub has become available.

Approval for model railway museum backed by Who star

Approval for model railway museum backed by Who star

24 March 2016

Plans have been approved for a model railway centre that's backed by Who Star Roger Daltrey.

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